Ralph J. Schrader, Jr.

  Ralph J. Schrader, Jr.Of Danville, PA Ralph J. Schrader, Jr., 61, of Danville, PA passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA.He was born on September 30, 1952 in Susquehanna, PA and is the son of the late Ralph J. Schrader, Sr., and his mother Lois (Evans) Schrader who survives him.R.J. is survived by his children Jeffrey T. Schrader, Danville, PA, Stephen J. Schrader, Corning, NY and Maura E. Schrader, Elmira, NY as well as his beloved grandchildren Natalie and Benjamin Schrader and Casey Fallon all of Danville, PA.  He is also survived by his sister Mary Ruth (Schrader) and Ronald Payne, Jacksonville, FL.R.J. was a member of the Susquehanna High School graduating Class of 1972.  He had worked at Friedman Electric for many years and most recently for Strong Pools and Spas.  He was a dedicated member of the Susquehanna Community Volunteer Fire Department and its Rescue Team in which he remained active until his move to Danville, PA.  He was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Danville.A mass of Christian Burial  will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at 12:00pm at St. John’s Church, Susquehanna , PA, with Rev. David Cramer officiating.Burial will be at the St. John’s Cemetery, Susquehanna, at the convenience of the family.The family will receive friends at the Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Ave., Susquehanna, PA, on Tuesday from 10am to 12pm.Anyone wishing to remember R.J., may make memorial contributions to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).